Saint Conrad Printed Minibook

Saint Conrad Printed Minibook

Saint Conrad of Altotting Minibook is a 20-page printed Catholic minibook by Bob and Penny Lord, published by Journeys of Faith. It introduces Saint Conrad as the Capuchin doorkeeper of Our Lady of Altotting and gives readers a concise account of the Bavarian Marian shrine, making it useful for personal devotion, saint study, and Catholic gift giving.

• 20-page printed minibook format for quick reading and easy sharing
• Written by Bob and Penny Lord, known for Catholic pilgrimage and saints research
• Focuses on Saint Conrad, the holy doorkeeper who welcomed pilgrims, the poor, and children
• Includes historical context on Altotting, a major Marian shrine in Bavaria, Germany
• Helpful for feast day reading, parish groups, confirmation study, or travel preparation

Unlike a lengthy biography, this minibook offers a focused introduction that can be read in one sitting while still giving clear historical and devotional context. Compared to general saint summaries, it connects Saint Conrad directly to the shrine of Our Lady of Altotting, a site closely associated with Bavarian Catholic life and pilgrimage.

The booklet also recounts the authors' experience visiting shrines in Europe and explains the significance of Altotting through the history of St. Rupert, the Marian shrine, and Saint Conrad's service at the Capuchin monastery. Readers interested in Catholic saints, Marian apparitions, pilgrimage sites, or prayerful reading will find it especially relevant. This printed edition is well suited for home libraries, parish book tables, and thoughtful Catholic gifts.